Happy Monday! Let’s start the week off by checking in on the campus news and events at three of the leading MBA programs.
First up, the most recent edition of the Fuqua Times is focused on the ongoing first year internship search. The front page article features a column by a second-year student who is pondering the relevancy of the MBA job interview process in light of the skills employers say they are looking for. Also on the front page is the first in a two part series on evaluating and declining job offers – this week’s entry details a process for choosing between multiple offers. For students (or applicants) considering internships in the non-profit sector, the first-person columns on page 6 may be an interesting read – they detail two students’ experiences in non-profit summer internships – internships which were supported by Fuqua’s Give-A-Day summer internship grants.
The most recent issue of the Harbus offers insight into the decidedly for-profit world of the Young President’s Organization, or YPO. After a night on the town with these young millionaires, one HBS student found a new life goal – becoming a member of the club! In contrast, the article “International Development with an MBA Twist” highlights several new opportunities for HBS students to become involved in building enterprise solutions to poverty, especially in the developing world. Also in the issue, and perhaps of interest to anyone planning a visit to Boston, is an architectural review of Trinity Church, considered one of the city’s jewels.
Finally, the most recent Monroe Street Journal features several articles on Ross students’ journeys off campus. In late January, a group of 40 Ross students worked with over 500 local middle school students to teach them basic economic and financial concepts. It seems as though the middle schoolers kept the MBAs on their toes! Ross students also ventured off campus in search of career development opportunities recently – be sure to check out the in-depth article on the student trip to the Toyota campus in California. Finally, in on-campus career news, one of Ross’s student career counselors explains the unique benefits of this peer support program in helping Ross students prepare for successful job searches – it’s a good overview of an important career resource!
That’s the student news for this week! Be sure to keep an eye on this space for further updates on the events and ideas students are talking about at the leading MBA programs.
